Здравствуйте, a_g_99, Вы писали:

__>500k это скорее не про С++ это про пхд в космологии и мастерс дигрии в фин математике. но и с++ надо знать. но не _знать знать_ а просто знать.
__>стандарт для опытного разработчика С++ это в хедж фонде 180к + перф бонус 50. по сути зарплата инженера в гугл



В принципе все логично, с точки зрения работодателя нет ни какого смысла сильно переплачивать выше рынка, хотя попадаются такого плана вакансии

Fourier Ltd
in London, England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Full time
Last application, 26 Mar 20
£140,000 — £400,000 total comp

Are you looking to work with amazing technologists building a greenfield e-trading platform in a world leading hedge fund?
A small trading desk is in the early stages of building a new e-trading commodities platform. They are using C++17/20 to implement the strategies, and Python 3 for the businesses alpha research.

Key Skills:

C++ development experience
Olympiad/Hackathon appearances
STEM degree from top university

https://www.efinancialcareers.co.uk/jobs-UK-London-C_Developer_-_Electronic_Trading.id07371077

Senior Software Engineer Opportunity: Chicago-based Systematic Trading Firm
in Chicago, IL, United States
Permanent, Full time
Last application, 16 Mar 20
250,000-350,000
My client is a leading global systematic trading firm. For over 20 years they have been investing in superior infrastructure to identify trends in the global markets across all asset classes. They are now specifically looking to make a couple of exceptional Software Engineer hires to help design their next generation post-trade processing platform. My client is at the beginning of revamping their existing system, and it is a big priority for the business. The team is in the development phase, so there is a huge amount to go at and a genuine opportunity to make a big impact.
Responsibilities:

Design and develop a next generation system for post-trade processing
Work with external systems on transaction enrichment and data normalizations
Design and develop software components such as trade reconciliations, position calculation, P&L calculations and more
Develop tools to review and analyse trading activity that involves Big Data
Use or develop your expertise in custom python-based BPM framework, Kafka messaging, C++ components, data warehouse integration, Javascript, and Django framework
Requirements:

5-7 years minimum of involved development experience in Python, Java, or C++
Experience in supporting post-trade processing systems or building BMP/ workflow systems/ eCommerce solutions
Understanding of data architecture, software design & best coding practices
Strong experience with SQL databases and messaging solutions, ie. Kafka
Proven independent contributor in a team dynamic

но сдается мне тут присутствует большая книга с оговорками.